I had completed 4 sessions of rock-climbing in school during early-ins. During each session we first completed a series of exercises such as running laps, stretching, push ups and plank as a warm up in order to reduce risk of injury. After this, we each take turns climbing the wall at least once, during which I saw substantial growth in my strength, technique and overall confidence. As I practised every session, I saw that I drastically improved not only the height I reached, but also my speed, grip and balance.
LO1 Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
In the first session, I saw that though I had considerable speed and technique, having been rock climbing since childhood, I wasn’t able to surpass a certain difficult rock and couldn’t go all the way up. I identified this as an area for growth and was determined to improve by the next session. My strengths were my speed, technique, and balance (until the top), but I realized that I needed to work on overcoming the fear and challenges I faced at higher altitudes, as well as pushing through to the very top.
LO2 Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
During the second session, I learned by observing others and listening to the coach, allowing me to reach the top in a relatively short amount of time and with ease. However, in the second and third sessions, I still couldn’t ring the bell due to my height and balance difficulties. Since I was so high up, I often felt a surge of fear when reaching the top, which stopped me from ringing the bell. In the last session, I overcame that fear and was able to finally ring the bell, demonstrating how I developed new skills and overcame challenges throughout the process.
LO4 Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
Throughout my rock climbing sessions, I demonstrated strong commitment and perseverance. Despite initially struggling with reaching the top of certain routes, I remained determined to improve. I faced challenges such as my fear of heights and difficulties with balance, but I didn’t let these obstacles deter me. Instead, I took proactive steps, such as observing others and listening to my coach, which helped me improve my technique and build confidence. By the final session, my persistence paid off, and I was able to conquer my fear and ring the bell, marking a significant achievement in my climbing journey.
Overall, I demonstrated the learner profile attributes risk-taker and inquirer because I took risks and overcame my fears when climbing and reaching the very top, and at the same time I had asked questions for how I would be able to reach the top so that I can learn and improve. The highlight of my experience were the small victories I accomplished along the way that showed my accomplishments.
Proof of my attendence for all four sessions:
